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As our nation nears its 250th anniversary, Virginia has an opportunity to lead by strengthening institutions that teach the habits of democracy: civil discourse, bridge-building, and engagement across differences. richmond.com/opinion/column…

Virginia Private Colleges will be closed Monday in observance of Memorial Day.

Virginia’s next biennial budget negotiations are not just about tax policy or revenue forecasts. They are about college affordability for students and families. For Virginia’s students, a new state budget will help determine whether college remains within reach.

2026 CICV Summer Admissions Leaders Conference hosted at @EMU_News welcomed representatives from member institutions to learn recruitment and athletic enrollment strategies, discuss admissions trends, along with receiving statewide policy updates from staff.

Virginia Private Colleges salutes @MaryBaldwinU for its leadership in hosting an Internship Summit: Building Stronger Pathways from Education to Employment. Thank you to Kirk Cox, president of Virginia Business Higher Education Council (@Growth4VA) for presenting.

Our member presidents discussed shifting federal policy, college affordability, the importance of TAG grants, demographic pressures, the fading public confidence in higher education, and how best to prepare students for an AI-driven economy.

Yesterday, Virginia Private Colleges presidents joined members of the @SCHEVnews at @HSC1776 for the annual Private College Advisory Board (PCAB) meeting. We were honored to be joined by Carly Fiorina and @colonialwmsburg President James Madison, an original trustee.

Virginia Private Colleges President Chris Peace joined colleagues this morning for a thoughtful conversation on what it means to rebuild social infrastructure across Virginia using principles of pluralism hosted in partnership with @NetworkFunders Network.

President Chris Peace was honored to join the celebration at Southern Virginia University’s commencement, an inspiring day marked by sincere reflection, gratitude, and witness. Former New York Knicks President Dave Checketts delivered a timely message Congrats to the Class of 26!

Virginia Private Colleges sends best wishes to all students and families making a commitment today! Thank you for considering making one of our members a part of your future.

We are proud to stand w/ strong partners in advancing nonprofit private colleges. Grateful for the leadership of @VAUnion1865 President Hakim Lucas & for collaboration w/ @VFIC15. Together, we are expanding student opportunity & strengthen workforce pipelines for Va.

Sweet Briar College continues to celebrate its 125th anniversary, by releasing a commemorative wine. Events like this remind us that our colleges are not only educating students, they strengthening communities newsadvance.com/news/local/edu…

ICYMI: @RoanokeCollege President Frank Shushok is a tremendous leader for his institution and the nonprofit private college sector! cardinalnews.org/2026/04/28/roa…

In Roanoke this week, member presidents joined @GovernorVA Spanberger to support workforce-focused legislation. Pictured here are @HollinsU President Mary Dana Hinton, @RoanokeCollege President Frank Shushok, the Governor of Virginia, and area Delegate @Sam_Rasoul.

New federal loan changes are creating real financing gaps for students. In case you missed it, recently, @nasfaa launched a new Private Education Loan Resources page to help financial aid professionals guide students. Access the new resources here: ow.ly/YwNc50YNYw8

ICYMI: A recent NAICU national survey highlights enduring public confidence in higher education: 62% of Americans feel positive or very positive about higher education; bipartisan support for federal student aid, 85% (Ds), 75% (Rs), and 74% (Is)...

Virginia Private Colleges celebrates a new chapter at @RandolphMacon. Congratulations to President Michael E. Hill on the occasion of his inauguration. Dr. Hill brings a record of leadership, innovation, and deep commitment to the transformative power of higher education!

Virginia’s 2026 Special Session I is underway today, but expectations should be measured: no final state budget appears likely today. Speaker Scott (D-Portsmouth) indicated a compromise may not come until June with a deadline of June 30th. cardinalnews.org/2026/04/22/no-…